A winter party in Winchester has raised more than £1,000 for charity.

The Hyde Winter Party, held at Winchester Rugby Club on Friday, November 22, was a "glittering success".

Attendees were asked to dress in 'seasonal sparkle' for the fundraising event.

A hog roast, prepared by The Spitting Pig Co, was served to guests before the live band, The Chip Shop Boys, took to the stage.

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The Hyde Winter Party was held at Winchester Rugby Club The Hyde Winter Party was held at Winchester Rugby Club (Image: Mike Caldwell) The party organisers said: "It was wonderful to see the party so well attended; the last time this community gathered together in such a way was at the Hyde Ball back in 2017. It was so good to see friends and neighbours partying the night away."

The money raised by the Hyde Winter Party will be donated to Winchester Youth Counselling, which offers individualised help - including nature therapy and mental health support - to children and young adults.

Thursten Clements, a trustee of the counselling service, thanked the organisers and party-goers and expressed his gratitude for the generosity and goodwill of the local community.

He added: "The amount raised - over a thousand pounds - far exceeded the charity’s expectations and will help provide much-needed support for the young people of Winchester."